Parque Nacional Torres Del Paine
Posted: Mon 17 May, 2010 9:00 am
The wife and I are planning to walk the Paine Circuit (10 days) in Patagonian Andes next March. It looks like it will be around the 20th of March which is getting late in the season.
But the Lonely Planet guide seems to think it will be alright at that time. Has anybody walked the circuit in march? Can you help with information:
Which is the best way to get to park with backpacks via Boat or Bus? Which one gets you to the start point?
We also need to book the Refugio's, Can this be done in advance? (NZ model) or when you arrive at the park entrance? Its a long way to go, so it would be nice to have the accommodation booked.
However, in Europe we used to just phone ahead for the next couple nights. (I won't have a phone on this trip).
I have herd you can buy supplies (and wine) on the walk, but that may only be in peak season?
I will need fuel for my MSR is there a shop at the park? or will I have to buy in Puerto Natales (petrol)?
My wife is not keen on red meat is this going to be a problem at the Refugio's?
Tent: how windy is windy?
We shall be traveling from Ushuaia on the 17th to Punta Arenas is the Bus the best way?
Are there any other walks in the south we NEED to do?
Any other tips would be welcome .
Cheers Roy
But the Lonely Planet guide seems to think it will be alright at that time. Has anybody walked the circuit in march? Can you help with information:
Which is the best way to get to park with backpacks via Boat or Bus? Which one gets you to the start point?
We also need to book the Refugio's, Can this be done in advance? (NZ model) or when you arrive at the park entrance? Its a long way to go, so it would be nice to have the accommodation booked.
However, in Europe we used to just phone ahead for the next couple nights. (I won't have a phone on this trip).
I have herd you can buy supplies (and wine) on the walk, but that may only be in peak season?
I will need fuel for my MSR is there a shop at the park? or will I have to buy in Puerto Natales (petrol)?
My wife is not keen on red meat is this going to be a problem at the Refugio's?
Tent: how windy is windy?
We shall be traveling from Ushuaia on the 17th to Punta Arenas is the Bus the best way?
Are there any other walks in the south we NEED to do?
Any other tips would be welcome .
Cheers Roy